Just thought I'd share the more random things that I think about in a training cycle. My next "A" race will be Grandma's Marathon in June. I waited to email the elite coordinator until January 1st, as their website said they don't start taking applications until then. She ...
Grandma's Marathon
2016 Grandma’s Marathon Recap – and an ER visit
So many things about this marathon were way different than ANY marathon I've ever done. I guess 22 weeks of pregnancy does that to a race! First, the "interesting" things: - I tried on my large women's TNC tank the week before the marathon... and it "fit" me as well as a ...
2014 Grandma’s Marathon – Results!
As I was standing at the 26 mile mark at Grandma's marathon, I kept checking my runner tracking updates. "Can this really happen?", I wondered. No way, I thought to myself... could I really have all eight of my athletes PR? I wasn't even looking at small PRs - most were on track ...
Motivation Monday – Finding my own
For this Monday's post, I'll bring it back to something personal: My own motivation, which has been lacking as of late. I signed up for Grandma's Marathon. June 21st. I'm really excited about it, from a coaching standpoint. I have SO many athletes that are targeting that ...
Grandma’s marathon & training recap
Grandma's was not a good race for me. I'm a little bummed by the result - although 2:47 is still very respectable, I know I'm capable of so much more. So, this means I go back to the drawing board, consult with Jerry, and make changes going forward. What went ...
Grandma’s Marathon 2012 in pictures
Getting ready at the start: And we're off! Mile 9: Mile 12: Mile 16: Mile 20ish: Mile 25.5 - moving into 11th place! Charging for home: Almost there: Finish line video: HERE, results: HERE My reward - the chocolate shoe from ...
